AN insight into Indian culture is promised with the launch of a new film festival.

AN Iraqi reporter imprisoned for throwing his shoes at US President George W Bush found himself on the receiving end of a similar footwear attack in Paris.

THE Iraqi television reporter jailed for throwing his shoes at former US president George W Bush was freed yesterday and said he was tortured by electric shocks and simulated drowning in custody.

A devout Muslim was found guilty of child cruelty today in a British legal first after forcing two boys to beat themselves during a religious ceremony.